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Bangla Khichdi Recipe



Ingredients:
• 1 Cup rice (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)• 1 Cup masoor dal (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)• 1 tbsp Channa dal (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)• 1 Bay leaf• 3 Green cardamoms• 1" Stick cinnamon• 3 Cloves• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds• 10-12 Tiny onions, peeled • 10-12 Baby potatoes, washed clean• 1/2 Cup peas, shelled• 1 Carrot, diced• 1 tsp Ginger, grated• 1 tsp Garlic, grated• 3-4 Green chilies, finely chopped• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder• 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder• Salt to taste• 5 Cups water• 4 tbsp Ghee• Chopped coriander leaves, for garnish• Curd and chutney, to serve

How to make Bangla Khichdi:
•Drain dals and rice in a colander and keep aside.
•Semi crush spices (cardamom, cinnamon and cloves).
•Heat 3 tbsp ghee in a large heavy skillet.
•Add cumin seeds, bayleaf and crushed spices.
•Add ginger, garlic and chilies. Stir-fry for a moment.
•Add onions and potatoes (with skin). Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
•Add carrot, peas, turmeric, garam masala and salt.
•Add dals and rice. Gently stir-fry for 1 minute.
•Add water.
•Stir, bring to a boil, cover and simmer till done.
•When done, pour remaining ghee and sprinkle coriander leaves.
•Serve piping hot, with curd and chutney.
•Bangla Khichdi is ready.
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